Gemini Launches Managed Agents with Linux Sandboxes
_philschmid · x · 2026-08-18
Google AI Studio has introduced Gemini Managed Agents, providing a dedicated Linux sandbox for Gemini 3.7 Flash.
Key Features:
- Complete Environment: Get an isolated environment with pre-installed Python, Node.js, Git, and Bash runtimes in a single API call.
- Full Access: Supports full network access, filesystem I/O, and background process execution.
- Persistence: Environment state persists via environmentid; repos, packages, and files remain available across turns.
- Free Tier: Included in the Google AI Studio free tier for building and testing complete agent workflows.
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